Description
Crockpot Coconut Curry Chicken is your ticket to a tropical culinary escape, filling your home with the irresistible aroma of spices and creamy coconut. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender chicken, colorful veggies, and rich flavors to create a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and customizable spice levels, it’s sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Let this delightful meal transport you to a paradise of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop bell peppers and carrots into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
- In a pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (optional).
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot; layer chopped vegetables on top.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; season generously with curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Squeeze lime juice over the dish before serving; garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg